Turnip greens contain .80 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. Grams is a measure of weight. To put 100 grams in perspective, consider alternative measures for this food:
- 1 cup equals 144 grams.
In the category of vegetables, we included whole vegetable products in the Top 10 list. We excluded dried/dehydrated products from the Top 10. You will find some dehydrated vegetables high in iron per 100 grams,but they tend to be far more volume than anyone would consume. Furthermore, foods may be fortified with iron but are not included in this Top 10 list. The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables for the most part are not a very good iron source. Those vegetables that are packed with iron also are more likely to be loaded with substances that inhibit iron, making it difficult to take in much of the iron from the vegetables.
Nonetheless, even a vegetable with little iron can play a definite role in your ability to absorb iron. Vegetables are often loaded with vitamin C and vitamin C will assist you in using the iron more completely in vegetarian food items; turnip greens are rich in vitamin C.
As an example, you can incorporate peppers and tomatoes with a grain-based entree or with legumes to improve your metabolism of the iron in your whole meal. A raw peach salad with a meal would also raise your iron absorption because of the vitamins in the fruit. A glass of fruit juice is also a great strategy.